The Week That Was...

Each day something new happens somewhere in our world. And whether it’s an earthquake, a tsunami, a war, a crime or a new medical, scientific or technological breakthrough, these happenings have the power to change our lives. Knowing what’s happening around us helps us to adapt to our changing world.

To keep you informed, each week we will bring you four major news events from around the world. Learn about the countries that are in the news, read the stories and test your word power, grammar and comprehension in the exercises that follow. To begin your news journey, just click on any ‘hot’ spot on the globe. For the news savvy, check out our daily NEWS QUIZ and see how you fare.